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The disease known as Whooping Cough or Pertussis can be contracted at any age. Make sure your children are vaccinated against it and the rate dramatically increases one will get the disease.

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When did the whooping cough start?

Whooping cough began January 2010. It began with infants and newborns.


How do they test for TB?

Whooping cough normally starts off with cold type symptoms. That can include a mild fever or cough. After a week, you will start coughing and it basically sounds like your making a "whooping" noise when you cough. It can be diagnosed by having a physical examination or a blood test. It can be treated with antibiotics and it is good to have early treatment because after three weeks of having the whooping cough, it is hard to get rid of.


What happens if you have whooping cough?

you can get severe headaches from coughing so muchyou can't breath,you might want to go see a doctor immediatelysigns of whooping cough are when you coughing so much that your throut fills with green mucus (seek medical attetion immedantly) not really this is all bull crapThe symptoms of Whooping Cough are as follows, runny nose, mild fever, mild cough and sneezing, these can be treated at the local hospital and doctors, depending on the age.


Symptoms, Causes and Treatments of Whooping Cough?

Pertussis, more commonly known as whooping cough, first appears as a rather mild, yet persistent, cold. However, the uncontrollable and severe coughing fits that begin to develop a week or two after the first symptoms appear are anything but mild. Caused by bacteria for which there is a vaccine, treatment options are currently relegated to antibiotics and home remedies; generally, over the counter or prescription cough suppressants are useless.Nasal congestion, unusual tiredness and a mild fever typically mark the onset of whooping cough. Unlike a standard cold, however, these symptoms typically get worse rather than better. Approximately two weeks after the symptoms present, heavy, prolonged coughing fits, often so severe as to induce vomiting or difficulty breathing, start to occur. The high-pitched "whooping" sound following these episodes resembles the sound of a seal coughing.Whooping cough is caused by bacteria, and most infants begin receiving vaccines against it at two months of age. With regular booster shots, it is highly unlikely that an individual will contract whooping cough; however, the vast majority of adults fail to receive booster shots, and many parents stop giving their children vaccines once they reach high school. For this reason, unvaccinated infants, teenagers and adults are the most likely to contract this illness.As it is caused by bacteria, whooping cough is most commonly treated with antibiotics, making a trip to your doctor necessary. Unlike a standard cough, however, whooping cough does not usually respond to cough suppressants. Keeping hydrated can help to reduce the irritation you will likely experience in your throat, as well as prevent dehydration. Running a vaporizer or humidifier in the room you spend most of your time in can help to sooth your throat and break up any congestion in your chest. For especially strong fits, taking a long, hot shower with the door closed can also be helpful. When coughing fits are at their worst, it may also be a good idea to follow the BRAT diet (bananas, rice, applesauce and toast) to help settle your stomach, as the coughing fits are likely to cause vomiting.


What is A productive cough?

A nonproductive cough is a cough that does not bring up phlegm or mucus. It is also called a dry cough, and tends to irritate the throat much more than a productive cough (a cough that brings up phlegm and/or mucus) does.


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What are some of the syptoms of asthma in children?

Cough in children and wheezing are common, but whenever these symptoms are seen it does not necessarily mean that your baby has asthma. So when should you be worried? If your child is wheezing more than once constantly and also occasional intense coughing getting worse especially during the night or some breathing problems.


How does asthma effect sports peformance?

you start to wheeze and you cough. it can be dangerous if you push it


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They will get blisters in the throat and start to get a bad cough


What is the drink people mix with ths cough syrup codeine that every is calling lean?

Lean is just slang for the actual cough syrup. You can mix it with soda, juice, etc. And when your sipping it, and you start feeling the effects of the cough syrup, is called leaning.

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